PURPOSE: This rule revises and clarifies Missouri’s regulations on intrastate and interstate requirements for exhibition.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

1. (1) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

   1. (A) The term Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (including paper copy of an electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) means an official document signed by an accredited, licensed veterinarian. The official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall state that the animals are free of visible signs of contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, describe the animal(s) by species, breed, sex, and age. In addition to the individual animal identification(s), the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall reflect all data for required tests and vaccinations, all dates, results, and the name of the laboratory. All breed-specific data requirements for the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection are located in the subsection relating to that breed.
   2. (B) Animals with active lesions of ringworm with resulting loss of hair or warts easily visible without close examination will not be permitted to exhibit and shall be subject to isolation or expulsion depending upon the nature and seriousness of the disease.
   3. (C) Scheduled breed association sales with shows in conjunction with the sales will employ accredited veterinarians other than state regulatory personnel for processing animals and Certificate of Veterinary Inspections for change of ownership.

2. (2) The following listed minimal health and testing requirements on livestock are for exhibition only and do not qualify livestock to be sold or moved to a new owner or destination.

   1. (A) Exhibition Requirements for Cattle, Bison, and Exotic Bovids.

      1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin cattle and

bison moving for exhibition only).

1. A. No Certificate of Veterinary

Inspection is required.

1. B. Brucellosis—no test is required.
2. C. Tuberculosis—no test is required.
3. 2. Interstate (cattle, bison, and exotic

bovids entering Missouri for exhibition only).

1. A. All animals must be individually

identified by an official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512- 1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, registration tattoo, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. B. Brucellosis.

   1. (I) Cattle from brucellosis-free

states.

1. (a) All sexually intact cattle may

enter without a brucellosis test.

1. (b) Steers. No brucellosis test

required but must be individually identified and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. (II) Sexually intact cattle from bru-

cellosis Class A states. All test-eligible animals must be tested and negative within thirty (30) days prior to entry except—

1. (a) Cattle from a certified bru-

cellosis-free herd. The certified herd number and the date of the last test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;

1. (b) Steers. No brucellosis test

required but must be individually identified and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and

1. (c) Rodeo bulls from a Class A

state must have a negative brucellosis test within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition.

1. C. Tuberculosis.

   1. (I) Dairy—all classes of dairy cat-

tle, two (2) months of age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition must meet the following requirements:

1. (a) Must obtain an entry permit;
2. (b) Must have a negative tuber-

culosis test within sixty (60) days of shipment, test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or

1. (c) Move from an accredited

tuberculosis-free herd (herd test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); or

1. (d) Move directly from a herd of

origin that has had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection).

1. (II) Beef—all classes of beef cattle

(including exotic bovids and bison), two (2) months of age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition must meet the following requirements:

1. (a) All classes of beef cattle, two

1. (2) months of age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition from a state having a tuberculosis-free status may enter without additional testing requirements or entry permit;

   1. (b) All classes of beef cattle, two

2. (2) months of age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition from a state having a tuberculosis status less than free must meet the following requirements:

   1. I. Must obtain an entry per-

mit;

1. II. Must have a negative tuber-

culosis test within sixty (60) days of shipment, test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or

1. III. Move from an accredited

tuberculosis-free herd (herd test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); or

1. IV. Move directly from a herd

of origin that has had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection).

1. (III) Rodeo Livestock.

   1. (a) Rodeo livestock, eighteen

1. (18) months of age and older, must be tested negative for tuberculosis every twelve (12) months and obtain an entry permit prior to entering Missouri.

   1. (b) No sexually intact rodeo

stock from Mexico will be permitted to enter Missouri without a current tuberculosis test.

1. (B) Exhibition Requirements for Swine (exhibition of feral swine is prohibited). 2 CSR 30-2

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin swine

moving for exhibition only).

1. A. All swine to be exhibited must be

free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. No Certificate of Veterinary

Inspection is required.

1. C. Brucellosis. No test is required.
2. D. Pseudorabies. No test is required.
3. 2. Interstate (swine entering Missouri

for exhibition only).

1. A. All swine must be individually

identified by official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512- 1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, ear notch, tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and be individually listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. An entry permit is required.

1. B. Brucellosis.

   1. (I) Swine originating from brucel-

losis-free states may exhibit without a brucellosis test.

1. (II) Swine originating from a state

having a brucellosis status less than free must be tested negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except breeding swine from a validated brucellosis-free herd. The validated herd number and date of last validating test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. C. Pseudorabies.

   1. (I) Swine originating from a state

classified as Stage V in the National Pseudorabies (PRV) Eradication Plan may exhibit without a pseudorabies test.

1. (II) All other swine must be tested

negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except swine from a qualified pseudorabies-free herd. The qualified herd number and date of the last qualifying test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. (C) Exhibition Requirements for Equidae (including exotic equine, donkeys, asses, burros, and zebras).

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin horses and

other equidae moving for exhibition).

1. A. Equidae must be free of clinical

signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equidae showing signs of infectious or contagious disease at an exhibition shall be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equidae will be subject to daily inspection.

1. B. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspec-

tion is not required.

1. C. All equidae (except nursing foals

accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification, or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand or imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart. A certified photocopy or certified facsimile of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.

1. (I) A certified photocopy is one

obtained from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory bearing seal or signature in the lower right-hand corner along with the date of certification of photocopy in some ink other than black.

1. (II) A certified facsimile may be

obtained only from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory and must bear the facsimile imprint of the originating facility clearly across the top of the page. It must also bear the date of facsimile either along the top or in the lower right-hand corner.

1. (III) Alteration or substitution of

any information on any VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart, including certified photocopies, certified facsimiles, or Certificate of Veterinary Inspections, shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and subject to expulsion.

1. 2. Interstate (including exotic equine,

donkeys, asses, burros, and zebras).

1. A. Equidae must be free of clinical

signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equidae showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition shall be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equidae will be subject to daily inspection.

1. B. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspec-

tion is required on all equidae (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) showing identification and description of equidae listed and negative test results of an official EIA test, showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, and the name of the EIA-accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory. All equidae entering without an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and/or EIA test shall be excused from the show until proper documentation and test are available.

1. C. All equidae (except nursing foals

accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand or imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart. A certified photocopy or certified facsimile of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.

1. (I) A certified photocopy is one

obtained from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory bearing seal or signature in the lower right-hand corner along with the date of certification of photocopy in some ink color other than black.

1. (II) A certified facsimile may be

obtained only from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory and must bear the facsimile imprint of the originating facility clearly across the top of the page. It must also bear the date of the facsimile either along the top or in the lower right-hand corner.

1. (III) Alteration or substitution of

any information on any VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart, including certified photocopies, certified facsimiles, or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and subject to expulsion.

1. D. A six (6)-month passport from

states with which there is a reciprocal agreement will be accepted in lieu of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. These passports must have proof of a negative EIA test within thirty (30) days of the date of application of the passport and permanent identification for each horse recorded on the passport and the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart, along with other identifying characteristics. In the event of confirmed vesicular stomatitis in any of the states with which reciprocal agreements exist, use of the six (6)-month passport will be suspended by the state veterinarian of Missouri.

1. E. Venezuelan Equidae Encepha-

lomyelitis (VEE) vaccination and entry permit is required prior to entry on equidae originating from states in which VEE has been diagnosed within the preceding twelve (12) months.

1. F. Any equidae from a premise under

quarantine for vesicular stomatitis shall obtain an entry permit and must include the statement on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that “the equidae listed have not been exposed to vesicular stomatitis within the past thirty (30) days.”

1. G. The board, organization, or man-

ager of each assembly or event is responsible for certifying that all equidae admitted or participating meet the regulations in this section and shall not admit or allow participation of equidae not so certified. Untested equidae shall not be allowed to congregate with other equidae. The owner of each animal shall comply with requirements under sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may be assessed civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.

1. (D) Exhibition Requirements for Sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope).

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin sheep

(including exotic sheep and antelope) moving for exhibition).

1. A. All sheep (including exotic sheep

and antelope), regardless of age or gender, must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. All sheep (including exotic sheep

and antelope), regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by an official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512- 1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the flock-of-origin and be listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. C. No tests are required.

2. D. Scabies.

   1. (I) Sheep from a scabies-quaran-

tined area must be dipped or treated by an officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to exhibition.

1. 2. Interstate (sheep (including exotic

sheep and antelope) entering Missouri for exhibition only).

1. A. All sheep (including exotic sheep

and antelope), regardless of age or gender, must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. All sheep (including exotic sheep

and antelope), regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by an official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512- 1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the flock-of-origin and be listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. C. No tests or entry permit is

required.

1. D. Scabies.

   1. (I) Sheep (including exotic sheep

and antelope) from a scabies-quarantined area must be dipped or treated by an officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to exhibition.

1. (II) A permit number must be

obtained and recorded on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection if the sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope) are from a scabiesquarantined area.

1. (E) Exhibition Requirements for Goats (including exotic goats).

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin goats

(including exotic goats) moving for exhibition only).

1. A. All goats (including exotic goats),

regardless of age or gender, must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. All goats (including exotic goats),

regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by an official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the herd-of-origin and be listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. C. No test is required.
2. 2. Interstate (goats including exotic

goats entering Missouri for exhibition only).

1. A. All goats (including exotic goats)

must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. All goats (including exotic goats),

regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by an official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the herd-of-origin and be listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. C. No tests or entry permits are

required.

1. (F) Exhibition Requirements for Poultry.

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin poultry

moving for exhibition).

1. A. All poultry must be free of clinical

signs of any infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. No Certificate of Veterinary

Inspection is required.

1. C. Pullorum-typhoid. All poultry

exhibited (except Missouri origin waterfowl) shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition or equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry to the exhibition and shall be made available on request.

1. 2. Interstate (poultry entering Missouri

for exhibition only).

1. A. All poultry must be free of clinical

signs of any infectious or contagious disease. 2 CSR 30-2

1. B. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspec-

tion, VS Form 9-2 or similar certificate is required.

1. C. Pullorum-typhoid test. All poultry

exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or an equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry to exhibition and shall be made available on request.

1. D. An entry permit is required.
2. 3. Requirements for sponsoring exhibi-

tions for poultry.

1. A. An official representing the per-

son or organization sponsoring the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition giving the names, place, inclusive dates and times of the event.

1. B. Record keeping. The sponsor of

the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list shall contain the name and address or voluntary premises identification number of each owner and the number, species, breed, variety, type, sex, and pullorum-typhoid status of all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12) months and shall be made available upon request to a representative of the department.

1. C. Inspection. Poultry must be free of

clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any poultry showing signs of infectious or contagious disease at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian or department representative.

1. D. Pullorum-typhoid status. All poul-

try (except Missouri origin waterfowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorumtyphoid within the past ninety (90) days or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall be made available on request.

1. (G) Exhibition Requirements for Captive Cervids.

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin captive

cervids moving for exhibition).

1. A. All captive cervids must be accom-

panied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and individually identified by official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and must not comingle with other animals. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. 2. Interstate (captive cervids entering

Missouri for exhibition only).

1. A. All captive cervids must be

accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and individually identified by official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and must not comingle with other animals. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. B. Brucellosis requirements.

   1. (I) All sexually intact animals six

1. (6) months of age and older must test negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition except—

   1. (a) Captive cervids that originate

from a brucellosis-free herd. The herd number and the date of the last herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and

1. (b) Captive cervids that originate

from a brucellosis-monitored herd. The herd number and the date of the last herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. C. Tuberculosis.

   1. (I) Captive cervids, less than six (6)

months of age, not known to be affected or exposed to tuberculosis and not in a status herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to entering Missouri. The negative test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Captive cervids must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the testing period.

1. (II) Captive cervids, six (6) months

of age and older, not known to be affected with or exposed to tuberculosis and not in a status herd must have two (2) negative tuberculosis tests, not less than ninety (90) days apart, using the single cervical method prior to exhibition. The second test must be within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition. Both negative test dates must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Captive cervids must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the testing period.

1. (III) Movement from tuberculosis

status herds.

1. (a) Accredited herd—captive

cerivds originating from an accredited tuberculosis-free cervid herd may enter on herd status without additional testing provided the accredited herd number and current test date is listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. (b) Qualified herd—captive

cervids originating from a qualified herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to the date of exhibition.

1. (c) Monitored herd—captive

cervids originating from a monitored herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to the date of movement.

1. (d) Captive cervids less than

twelve (12) months of age that originate from and were born in a status herd may be moved without further testing provided that they have not been exposed to captive cervids from a lower status herd.

1. D. Chronic wasting disease. All cap-

tive cervids must be enrolled in an approved surveillance program by the state of origin for five (5) years.

1. E. An entry permit is required.

2. (H) Exhibition Requirements for Alpacas, Camels, and Llamas.

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin alpacas,

camels, llamas, and others of that group moving for exhibition).

1. A. All alpacas, camels, llamas, and

others of that group must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.

1. 2. Interstate (alpacas, camels, llamas,

and others of that group entering Missouri for exhibition only).

1. A. All alpacas, camels, llamas, and

others of that group must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious diseases.

1. B. All alpacas, camels, and llamas

and others of that group must be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing an individual listing of the common name(s) of the animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration, and the official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, microchip, tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. C. No test is required.
2. D. No permit is required.

3. (I) Exhibition Requirements for Dogs and Cats.

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin dogs and

cats moving for exhibition).

1. A. Dogs and cats must be free of clin-

ical signs of infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. No Certificate of Veterinary

Inspection is required.

1. C. Dogs and cats, four (4) months of

age and older, must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time period published in the current Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc., incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. 2. Interstate (dogs and cats entering

Missouri for exhibition only).

1. A. Dogs and cats must be free of clin-

ical signs of infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspec-

tion is required.

1. C. All dogs and cats, four (4) months

of age and older, must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time period published in the current Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc., incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. D. No entry permit is required.

2. (J) Exhibition Requirements for Miscellaneous and Exotic Animals.

   1. 1. Intrastate (Missouri origin miscella-

neous and exotic animals moving for exhibition).

1. A. Miscellaneous and exotic animals

must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspec-

tion is required showing an individual listing of the common name(s) of the animal(s), appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration, and individually identified as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512- 1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. C. Elephants (Asiatic, African) must

be tested negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year prior to exhibition.

1. D. Ratites (including but not limited

to ostrich, rheas, and emus) must be veterinarian inspected and individually identified as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, by leg band, microchip, wing band, legible tattoo, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. No test is required.

1. E. No tests are required for animals

moving between publicly-owned American Zoological and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos, except cervids moving between publicly-owned American Zoological and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos must meet the chronic wasting disease monitoring requirements as outlined in subparagraph (2)(G)2.D.

1. 2. Interstate (miscellaneous and exotic

animals entering Missouri for exhibition only).

1. A. All miscellaneous and exotic ani-

mals must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.

1. B. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspec-

tion is required showing an individual listing of the common name(s) of the animal(s) and appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration, and must be individually identified as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512- 1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. C. Elephants (Asiatic, African) must

be tested negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year prior to exhibition.

1. D. Ratites (including but not limited to

ostrich, rheas, and emus) must be veterinarian inspected and individually identified as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402- 0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, by leg band, microchip, wing band, legible tattoo, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. No test is required.

1. E. Importation of skunks and rac-

coons into Missouri is prohibited by the Missouri Wildlife Code (3 CSR 10-9).

1. F. No tests are required for animals

moving between publicly-owned American Zoological and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos but must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Cervids moving between publicly-owned American Zoological and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos must meet the chronic wasting disease monitoring requirements as outlined in subparagraph (2)(G)2.D. An entry permit is required on all animals moving between publicly-owned American Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos.

AUTHORITY: section 267.645, RSMo 2000.* Emergency rule filed June 28, 1977, effective July 8, 1977, expired Nov. 5, 1977. Original rule filed June 28, 1977, effective Oct. 13, 1977. Amended: Filed Feb. 8, 1978, effective May 11, 1978. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 1979, effective May 11, 1979. Amended: Filed Feb. 2, 1982, effective May 13, 1982. Rescinded 2 CSR 30-2 and readopted: Filed Jan. 9, 1984, effective April 12, 1984. Amended: Filed Feb. 10, 1986, effective May 11, 1986. Amended: Filed Dec. 13, 1989, effective April 27, 1990. Emergency amendment filed April 24, 1991, effective May 4, 1991, expired Aug. 31, 1991. Amended: Filed July 15, 1991, effective Dec. 9, 1991. Emergency amendment filed June 5, 1992, effective June 15, 1992, expired Oct. 12, 1992. Amended: Filed March 3, 1992, effective Sept. 6, 1992. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 20, 1993, effective Aug. 30, 1993, expired Dec. 27, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Emergency amendment filed April 4, 1994, effective April 14, 1994, expired Aug. 11, 1994. Amended: Filed April 4, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994. Emergency amendment filed Jan. 17, 1995, effective Jan. 27, 1995, terminated Feb. 1, 1995. Amended: Filed Jan. 31, 1995, effective July 30, 1995. Amended: Filed July 31, 1996, effective March 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Jan. 4, 1999, effective July 30, 1999. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 2, 2001, effective Nov. 12, 2001, expired May 10, 2002. Amended: Filed April 10, 2002, effective Sept. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed May 14, 2002, effective Dec. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Jan. 30, 2003, effective July 30, 2003. Emergency amendment filed March 5, 2004, effective March 15, 2004, expired Aug. 27, 2004. Amended: Filed March 5, 2004, effective Oct. 30, 2004. Amended: Filed March 15, 2005, effective Oct. 30, 2005. Amended: Filed Feb. 27, 2008, effective Sept. 30, 2008. Amended: Filed May 11, 2009, effective Dec. 30, 2009. *Original authority: 267.645, RSMo 1959, amended 1993.